Larry Charles the comedy legend is here

Larry Charles the comedy legend is here

Author: Turned Out A Punk February 25, 2026 Duration: 1:56:54

Are you still scared of clowns? Well, you better not be because, king of comedy, Larry Charles has come to TOAP! Listen in as Damian sits down with the writer, director and producer of some of the biggest comedies ever to talk all things punk. From going to CB’s, to witnessing Andy Kaufman’s destructo art first hand, to blazin’ with a Fug, to Bob Dylan’s capacity for happiness, to working with Kanye before the fall, to the through line from Al Goldstein to Donald Trump and so much more! THIS IS NOT TO BE MISSED!

Also, don’t miss Larry’s fantastic book: “Comedy Samurai: Forty Years Of Blood, Guts and Laughter”, available at your local bookstore now.

Watch Larry's series: "Larry Charles' Dangerous World Of Comedy", on Netflix now



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Damian Abraham’s life has taken some unexpected turns, from fronting a critically acclaimed band to brief stints as a VJ and a food network host, along with helping create a television series about wrestling. Through it all, a constant thread has been his deep, abiding obsession with punk music. That obsession is the heart of Turned Out A Punk, where Damian sits down each week with a different guest from all sorts of backgrounds. The conversations aren't just about music history or record collections, though those elements certainly surface. Instead, the focus is on a pivotal, personal moment: how and when each person discovered punk, and the profound, often surprising ways that discovery rerouted their life’s path. The premise plays with the idea that punk was a fleeting novelty that expired decades ago, yet these stories repeatedly prove its enduring, transformative power. You’ll hear from artists, writers, actors, and other fascinating people, all unpacking how a rebellious sound and ethos became a permanent part of their identity. This isn't a lecture; it's a series of warm, funny, and deeply human conversations hosted by someone who has lived it. The Turned Out A Punk podcast explores how a genre that was declared dead continues to spark unexpected revolutions in individual lives, one personal story at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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